Blockchain Technology: In the News…

From an article on CNET:

Forget Bitcoin: Inside the insane world of altcoin cryptocurrency trading

Ironically, it’s blockchain, the behind-the-scenes technology, that could be the solution to the burgeoning deepfake problem. In cryptocurrency, the blockchain is an unalterable ledger that tracks every transaction. Once it’s on the ledger, it can’t be altered. That same technology can be used to track anything — like the creation and distribution of a video, from studio to iPhone screen. There are already startups working toward this, like Truepic. 

When I asked about blockchain’s ability to neutralize deepfakes, Inman-Grant wasn’t entirely optimistic. 

“It’s definitely an arms race, but it’s not an arms race we’re winning right now.” 

via CNET